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525 East California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91106 - Property report

Also known as: 525 E California Blvd

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Property type

Single Family Residence (0100)

Year built

1907

Acreage

0.18

Sale price

$2,136,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
525 E California Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91106
Zip code
91106
Neighborhood
Playhouse District
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Pasadena

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residence
Building sq. ft.
2,474
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1907
Last altered
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
HVAC
Central refrigeration & heating
Sales
Sale date
04/01/2026
Sale price
$2,136,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$21,026
Tax per sq. ft.
$8
Zoning & use
Zoning
Multi-Family Residential (RM-16)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.18

Area overview

Walk score
70 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
62 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
77 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
Pasadena Unified School District
Weed hazard
No
Ownership

Ownership information for 525 East California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 525 East California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91106

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
04/01/2026 $2,136,000 XXXXXX XXXXX; XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX; XXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
01/26/2017 $1,585,000 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX X; XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX
06/08/2015 $1,300,000 XXXXXXXX XXX X; XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX; XXXXXX XXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/01/2026 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed		 XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX
04/01/2026 Grant Deed XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
01/21/2025 Grant Deed to Revocable Trust
(File correction)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
08/04/2021 Trust Deed XXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
01/28/2020 Trust Deed XXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
01/28/2020 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX
07/30/2019 Grant Deed to Revocable Trust
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
01/26/2017 Trust Deed XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX
01/26/2017 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXXX XXX X XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX
01/26/2017 Interspousal Transfer Grant Deed XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 525 East California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$21,026
Current property tax
$21,559
Tax per sq. ft.
$8
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,876,311
Land value
$1,438,190
Building value
$438,121

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,876,311 1.1206 $21,026 +4.38%
2024-2025 $1,839,522 1.095 $20,143 +0.83%
2023-2024 $1,803,454 1.1077 $19,977 +3.68%
2022-2023 $1,768,093 1.0897 $19,267 +4.26%
2021-2022 $1,733,425 1.0661 $18,480 +4.38%
2020-2021 $1,715,653 1.031971 $17,705 +1.67%
2019-2020 $1,649,033 1.056015 $17,414 -2.62%
2018-2019 $1,616,700 1.1061 $17,882 +18.90%
2017-2018 $1,346,221 1.1172 $15,039 +1.82%
2016-2017 $1,319,825 1.1191 $14,770 -4.19%

Special assessments & penalties for 525 East California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA

Code Description Tax levied
06216 County Sanitation District #16
03694 La County Regional Park And Open Space District
03071 Los Angeles County Flood Control
00170 Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs
31034 Mwd Water Standby Charge #9
22863 Pasadena Library Special Tax
22890 Pasadena Storm Use Charge
00177 Safe, Clean Water Program Funding Measure W
06132 San Gabriel Valley Mosquito Abatement
Permits

Permit information for 525 East California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
03/25/1986

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Neighborhood

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Median sale price

$1,259,000

0.9% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$779

-4.2% Y-o-Y

Los Angeles county median sale price

$870,000

-0.6% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Mayfield Junior School NR Private K-8 524 0.29
Pasadena Montessori School NR Private PK-K 45 0.34
Pasadena Montessori School NR Private PK-K 45 0.34
McKinley School 4 Public K-8 648 0.34
Twilight Adult NR Public 0 0.38
Upshur Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.40
Polytechnic School NR Private K-12 858 0.66
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Mayfield Junior School NR Private K-8 524 0.29
McKinley School 4 Public K-8 648 0.34
Twilight Adult NR Public 0 0.38
Upshur Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.40
Polytechnic School NR Private K-12 858 0.66
Polytechnic School NR Private K-12 864 0.66
Waverly School, The NR Private PK-12 366 0.74
Blair High School 5 Public 6-12 1,117 0.78
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Twilight Adult NR Public 0 0.38
Rose City High (Continuation) School 2 Public 9-12 167 0.39
Upshur Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.40
Polytechnic School NR Private K-12 858 0.66
Polytechnic School NR Private K-12 864 0.66
Waverly School, The NR Private PK-12 366 0.74
Blair High School 5 Public 6-12 1,117 0.78
Fusion Academy Pasadena - Downtown NR Private 6-12 6 0.83

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Neighbors for 525 East California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA

494 S Oakland Ave, Pasadena 486 S Oakland Ave, Pasadena 370 S Oakland Ave, Pasadena 552 S Oakland Ave, Pasadena 520 S Oakland Ave, Pasadena 547 E California Blvd, Pasadena 484 S Los Robles Ave, Pasadena 520 S Los Robles Ave, Pasadena 500 S Oakland Ave, Pasadena 391 S Madison Ave, Pasadena 507 S Madison Ave, Pasadena 529 S Madison Ave, Pasadena 541 S Madison Ave, Pasadena 561 E California Blvd, Pasadena 516 S Oakland Ave, Pasadena 538 S Oakland Ave, Pasadena 495 S Madison Ave, Pasadena 376 S Oakland Ave, Pasadena 547 S Madison Ave, Pasadena 575 E California Blvd, Pasadena

Nearby ZIP codes for 525 East California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA

90032, Los Angeles County, CA 90041, Los Angeles County, CA 90042, Los Angeles County, CA 91001, Los Angeles County, CA 91024, Los Angeles County, CA 91030, Los Angeles County, CA 91101, Los Angeles County, CA 91103, Los Angeles County, CA 91104, Los Angeles County, CA 91105, Los Angeles County, CA 91107, Los Angeles County, CA 91108, Los Angeles County, CA 91754, Los Angeles County, CA 91770, Los Angeles County, CA 91775, Los Angeles County, CA 91776, Los Angeles County, CA 91780, Los Angeles County, CA 91801, Los Angeles County, CA 91803, Los Angeles County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 525 East California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91106?

The development at 525 East California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91106 was built in 1907.

What is the total square footage of 525 East California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91106?

525 East California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91106 has a total of 2,474 square feet.

When was 525 East California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91106 last sold and what was the sale price?

525 East California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91106 was last sold on 04/01/2026 for $2,136,000.

What is the assessed value of 525 East California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91106?

525 East California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91106 is currently assessed at $1,876,311.

What are the property taxes for 525 East California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91106?

The property taxes for 525 East California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91106 total $21,025.

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